I spent NYE at Ai Cavalieri in Venice, which friends had reserved. It was small and luxurious with great service and I would definitely go back. Venice that time of year is magical. Our friends moved on to Gritti Palace and really loved it.

Lydmar Stockholm last week was solid - I think still the best in the centre of the city.

I walked past Iniala in Malta this week and they are definitely making progress, but still a long way off opening. 20C and bright sunshine in early February was a real contrast to frigid London and Stockholm.

End of next week a 2 week trip to KK Beach outside Galle in Sri Lanka, will drop in to Galla but wasn’t particularly driven to stay there again. Then a one bedroom villa at Como Cocoa Island - can’t wait.

So far have only booked Hotel Sezz Saint Tropez in the Summer.

Happy travels everyone!